We were thrilled to accept the Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award on the state level for the 8th consecutive year! Having earned the state award, we will now advance to the national competition where our initiative will compete with financial education projects from credit unions throughout the country. To read more about the prestigious award and what […]
We’re on Snapchat! Connect with us on Snapchat for a behind the scenes look into the credit union. Here we share the latest and greatest happenings, along with special promotions just for our Snapchat friends. Be sure to connect with us before Wednesday, October 21st to participate in our International Credit Union Day Cash Bash. All […]
A couple of weeks ago, we shared Money Rules: Part 1 to begin our blog series on Jean Chatzky’s book Money Rules: The Simple Path to Lifelong Security. Did you miss it? You can read it here! For the rest of you, we’re going to dive right into Part 2: Save Money. Part 2: Save Money […]
With the help of apps and games, teach your kids the basics of money in a fun way! Here is a list of our top picks for apps to help teach kids money smarts: 1. Motion Math: Pizza! is fun for all. Create the pizzeria of your dreams, while learning economics and math as you […]
Almost weekly, we partner with GreenPath® Debt Solutions to bring you – our member – a free, financial webinar. If you’re unable to make the live session, we have great news! Now, you can view the prerecorded webinars here. Right now, take advantage of the archived videos: Unlocking the Secret to Your Credit Score Student […]
Traveling with children? Here are a few money smart tips we’ve found to be helpful. 1. Souvenir budget. Set the souvenir budget before you leave home. While traveling, suggest the children start collecting souvenirs along the way – postcards, buttons, coins, pins, etc. 2. Swap the pricey attractions for the free ones. Free attractions can […]
Summer is in full swing and if you haven’t taken a vacation already, you’re probably dreaming of one. A dilemma most of us face is planning a summer vacation that doesn’t break the bank. After all, we all want the same thing: a getaway that’s memorable. Well we’re here to provide you with 5 ideas […]
We are so excited to team up with the South Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association for the 3rd Annual Memories & a Mustang event. This year, we will be raffling a 2010 Ford Mustang to benefit the cause. Tickets are $100 each and include a chance to win, along with admission for two. You […]
Recently we provided copies of Jean Chatzky’s Money Rules: The Simple Path to Lifelong Security to graduating seniors from high schools in the Albany area. Because we can’t provide each member with a copy of this book, we plan to share a few financial tips from Money Rules in hopes of better educating our members. […]
Beat the heat at Six Flags White Water over Georgia this summer! Not only is it the place to cool down in the Southeast, but it’s recently been voted one of the top 10 water parks in the nation. Added bonus, White Water Over Georgia offers discounted tickets to all of our members. This online […]
